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The 84th annual Academy Awards were, by all accounts, a tepid affair punctuated by curmudgeonly nostalgia and poorly-received jokes. But online, it took on another life entirely.
Despite social TV tracker Bluefin Labs reporting that online commentary - primarily Twitter and Facebook posts - for the Oscars was relatively small this year (3.44 million "comments," as opposed to the 12 million generated by the Super Bowl and 13 million by the Grammys, which were aided by a slew of Whitney Houston-specific mentions), those who did engage with the show found certain moments taking on lives of their own.
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In typical web fashion, a simple slip up or, in some cases, an imagined slip up, can spawn running gags or "memes." The Oscars generated two specifically that spread like wildfire across Twitter.
The first was an alleged "wardrobe malfunction" suffered by presenter Jennifer Lopez. On stage alongside Cameron Diaz to present Best Costume Design, the "American Idol" judge wore a low-cut, shimmery gown. Although Lopez's stylist claimed the dress was custom made and "fit her perfectly to her every inch," viewers swore they saw more of Lopez than she bargained for the story spread despite any actual evidence.
The second moment belonged to Angelina Jolie, whose odd choice of pose - left arm cocked at her side, right leg jutting out awkwardly - not only inspired Best Adapted Screenplay winners Nat Faxon and Jim Rash to make fun of it during their acceptance speech, it also spawned its own Twitter feed.
The feed, called @AngiesRightLeg, began posting almost immediately, with Tweets like "Look at this leg!!!" and "You have to admit I'm one hell of a leg."
Selected Reading: AllThingsD, The Hollywood Reporter, Huffington Post


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Award ceremony for young environmental journalists at ESRIN
Young environmental journalists from all over Italy will gather at ESRIN tomorrow for the award ceremony of the national competition 'Giornalisti nell'Erba (gNe) and the Living Planet', organised with the support of ESA. The whole event will be streamed live on the ESA Italian page.
The 700 young environmentalists, aged 5 to 21 years, were requested to write, shoot, record and investigate environmental issues by every possible means.
Jérôme Benveniste, Senior Advisor to the Directorate of Earth Observation Programmes and member of the gNe Selection Committee said: "It was a pleasure to read through and view the impressive work submitted by the young journalists. Selecting the winners turned out to be a very difficult task, because there are a great number of excellent articles, drawings and videos, both in the Italian and the international sections."
"I was particularly impressed by the strong interest shown in the Living Planet Programme and the recurrent messages about the importance and even the necessity of loving, caring for and preserving planet Earth."
Throughout the day, officers from the Directorate of Earth Observation Programmes and the ESRIN Health, Safety, Security and Environment team will share details and insights with the young journalists on environmental monitoring activities from space and on the efforts to minimise environmental impacts at ESRIN.
Live streaming will cover the whole ceremony from 9:30 to 16:30, with a separate award session taking place for each of the three different age groups, 5-10, 10-15 and 15-21 years.

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Famous London skyscraper the Gherkin has been placed into receivership in a move aimed at removing uncertainty over its ownership.
The 41-storey office block, officially known as 30 St Mary Axe, was sold to IVG Immobilien for a record £600 million prior to the financial crisis in 2007 but the German property business has been mired in a debt crisis since then.
Business advisory firm Deloitte, which was today named as receiver, said its appointment by senior lenders followed ongoing defaults lasting five years.
Deloitte partner Neville Kahn said: "The Gherkin is a truly exceptional building, a landmark recognised around the globe.
"Our priority is to preserve the value of this asset. We are in the process of communicating with all tenants and working with the property manager to ensure the continuation of all property management services with no interruption to tenants."
Mr Khan said the building has been well leased since the initial default in 2009 and remains in "trophy" condition.
He added that interest rate and currency movements caused the total senior liabilities secured by the property to increase materially.
The Gherkin was designed for reinsurer Swiss Re by Lord Norman Foster, the architect behind the new Wembley Stadium and the Millennium Bridge in London. The building is still the headquarters of Swiss Re, which sold the property to IVG three years after it opened.
The German property firm last month agreed a debt for equity swap with creditors in a bid to tackle 3.2 billion euros (£2.6 billion) of outstanding loans.
Glyn Mummery, a partner at restructuring firm FRP Advisory, said the multi-currency financial arrangements in place at the Gherkin were not uncommon in large prime commercial property investments in London.
He added: "We expect similar crunch times ahead for overseas investors who have misjudged their currency arrangements for servicing debts on UK property and other assets given the recent strengthening of sterling over a basket of foreign currencies, notwithstanding the recent surge in London commercial property values.
"With London property values now approaching pre crisis 2006/7 peak levels and concerns about overheating in the market from purchases made on low initial yields, further stress for investors may be around the corner should the market suffer even a relatively small correction in values once interest rate hikes kick in."


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By Maha Oda
Since Kuwait's joining of CITES in 2001, authorities have been making every effort to combat wildlife trafficking. In the last few years, a number of seizures and confiscations took place of CITES specimens in Kuwait such as cheetahs, Syrian brown bear, African grey parrots, green iguanas, baboons, pythons, crocodiles, and red-eared slider tortoises.
Recently, IFAW office in UAE joined Kuwaiti authorities to organize a four-day training workshop on prevention of wildlife trafficking for officials concerned with wildlife trade. The training was conducted in collaboration with the Environment Public Authority (EPA), Kuwaiti General Administration of Customs, and Saudi Wildlife Authority (SWA).
The training, which took place in Kuwait on the 25-28 November 2013, brought together 35 participants from Kuwaiti CITES management and scientific authorities, customs, police, and agriculture quarantine sectors.
Eng. Sameera Alkandari, Director of Planning Assessment of Environmental Impact at EPA, said: there is a need to build national capacities in the field of monitoring wildlife trade in accordance with the CITES regulations which entered into force in Kuwait since 2001.
Kuwait is known as a major center of trade and commerce due its strategic location in the Middle East region. In the 9th century, Kuwait became an important trading point, and this drew the attention of traffickers to use Kuwait as a route to smuggle wildlife products and animals.
The workshop training would enhance the abilities of officials that will allow them to identify and stop illegal wildlife trade and protect animals from commercial exploitation. More....


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We visit John and Charlene from the GaG the Manager Podcast and Barely and Munchkin from the Barely Podcasting Podcast in Chicago.
Busy Podcasters.
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Rock Climbing and the Y.
EPIC Bread Making Fail.
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Cheesehead Spotlight - Cambridge Wisconsin.
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Both the awesome IPython notebook and Qtconsole are in the Ubuntu repositories, so if you just want to use the stable released versions, you can just do
sudo apt-get install ipython-notebook ipython-qtconsole
and be on your way. But the git development version has a lot of cool new features, and you may not want to wait for 0.13 to be released and make its way to the Ubuntu repos. But you may be thinking that to use those you will have to figure out all the dependencies yourself. Actually, it's pretty easy:
# First install git, if you don't already have it sudo apt-get install git # Then, clone the IPython repo, if you haven't already. git clone git://github.com/ipython/ipython.git cd ipython # Now just install IPython with apt, then uninstall it. The dependencies will remain sudo apt-get install ipython-notebook ipython-qtconsole sudo apt-get remove ipython-notebook ipython -qtconsole ipython # Now install the IPython git version in such a way that will keep up to date when you pull sudo python setup.py develop
To update, just cd into that ipython directory and type
git pull. That's it. Now type
ipython notebook or
ipython qtconsole to get the magic.
EDIT: After you do this,
apt-get will start bugging you every time that you use it that a bunch of packages are no longer needed. These are the ones that you do need for the qtconsole and the notebook, so you should not autoremove them as it says. Rather, set them as manually installed by copying the list of packages that it tells you about and
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The Iowa Corn Suitability Rating (CSR) system was developed by Iowa State University in the early 1970's as a way to measure potential soil productivity based on soil profile, slope characteristics and weather conditions. CSR is an index ranging from 0 to 100 with values of 100 being the most productive. County assessors use the CSR to determine land values for property taxation. Appraisers, real estate agents and farmland investors use CSR to evaluate land values and analyze comparable sales.
Additionally, farmers use CSR for crop production, lease values, and conservation planning. One issue with this system is that it assumes that soils are 90% to 100% the same throughout a given soil series and researchers have since found this to be an error. Transparency was also an issue for CSR, because users could not tell how the numbers were being calculated. To combat these issues, Iowa State University has developed a new system called CSR2.
CSR2 is an index similar to CSR, but uses a clearly defined and easily calculable formula to determine a soil's productivity. By 2015, CSR2 will completely replace CSR. However for the coming years, CSR2 and CSR will both be listed, so as to ease people into the transition. Because of the ease in which CSR2 is calculated, the goal is to extend CSR2 ratings into different areas of the country, aside from just Iowa.
CSR2 is more consistent with the newer, more data-driven methods the Natural Resources Conservation Service uses compared to the original CSR, which was more experience and judgment based. The new system is more suitable to site-specific soil measurement and precision because instead of assuming that the soil is similar throughout, CSR2 uses all inclusions in the soil series and uses weighted averages of the inclusions to describe the series. Therefore, CSR2 values replace CSR, and are not comparable values.
The new CSR2 formula is: CSR2 = S - M - F - W - D +/- EJ
S - Taxonomic subgroup class of soil series. This is collected online at http://soils.usda.gov/technical/classification/osd/index.html. The USDA gathered data from thousands of different soil series and used statistical analysis to assign values to the soils. The best soil would begin with a 100, and less fertile soil, like extremely sandy soils, would start around 30 or so.
M - Family particle size can be found from the taxonomic group. It gives an explanation of how fine the soil particles are. The finest, silty particles would be 0, and the densest, loamy, particles would be a 12. Very sandy soil can be discounted up to 35 points. This number is then subtracted from the initial equation.
F - Field conditions for a particular soil map unit (SMU), which can be found under the soil map unit. A number such as "9B" may be listed, in which case that soil has a "B" rating. Soils with A ratings are given a 0, B ratings are 5, C ratings 10 and D ratings are 15. This number is then subtracted from the initial equation.
W - Water holding capacity of a particular soil. Field capacity is the amount of water a soil can hold against the force of gravity. This would be the maximum amount of water that a soil can hold before standing water appears on the surface. The wilting point is the point where there is no longer enough water for the plant to remain alive. This happens during droughts when the plants have absorbed all the water from the soil and can no longer survive. Available water hold capacity is the difference between field capacity and wilting point, it is the savings account of water for the soil.
Water holding capacity is measured by observing how many cubic inches of water can be retained in 60 in3of soil. The more water a soil can retain, the better, with the highest ranking soils holding up to 24 inches of water. Any soil that can retain more than 9 in3of water is given a 0. Soils that retain between 6 in3and 9 in3are given an 8, between 3 in3and 6 in3is given a 12, and under 3 in3is given 24. These scores are then subtracted from the equation.
D - Soil depth and tolerable rate of erosion. This shows how resilient the soil is to erosion. The unit for measuring this is the called the Tolerable Rate of Erosion which calculates how many tons of soil can be eroded per acre without the crop yield being affected. For example, a soil with a rating of 5T can withstand 5 tons of erosion per acre without losing productivity. 5T soil is the most resilient soil, and 1T would be the least. A 5T soil would equate to 0 in the CSR2 equation, 4T would be 10, 3T would be 20, 2T would be 30, and 1T would be 40. These scores are also subtracted from the equation.
EJ - Expert judgment. If the experts that created this system discover a trait about the soil that may affect the soil's production capacity, they may alter the CSR2 rating. For example, a soil may have a trait that is not listed in the CSR2 formula that still may alter the soil's ability to grow corn, such as contrasting textures in the soil. This is the "other" category that soil scientists use so that the formula does not get too complex.
One main difference between CSR and CSR2 is that the climate factor was removed from the formula. Over the past 3 decades, the climate in Iowa has changed in concerns to rainfall and temperatures. Because of these changes, there is no need to include climate in the CSR2 calculation, as it has not had any changes on the soil's productivity. Iowa State University professor Bob Wells believes that the need to change from CSR to CSR2 is long overdue. He sees the long-term benefits of having a transparent rating system because of the ease in which people from other states can calculate soil productivity.
Another difference is the expert judgment component. In the original CSR, most of the calculations were based on EJ, with little transparency into the calculations actually being used. In CSR2, EJ is considered the "other" category. A common criticism of CSR2 is in the EJ factor because some believe that it is too opaque and experts can choose to change the ratings without sound reasons. Dr. Lee Burras at Iowa State University, creator of CSR2, says that this is not the case. The reason the EJ factor was put into the equation was to keep the equation short and concise, instead of listing each possible soil trait into the formula.
There is an overall favorable response to CSR2 within the agriculture community. Just like any new system, people are still waiting to figure out how it works and what its benefits and disadvantages are. There are concerns on how this will affect individual property values, but in general, people are pleased with the transparency of the system. CSR2 can be used in any state to calculate soil values, and is already adopted in the southernmost 100 miles of Minnesota. Although, it is unlikely that other states will officially adopt CSR2 due to differing tax laws around the country, most will probably use it unofficially.
The need for CSR2 was evident, as most of the calculation in CSR were based on expert judgments, and most of the experts are no longer around. With the new transparency of CSR2, people can easily calculate their soil's value and use the number to universally compare it to other soils. The transition to CSR2 will be a gradual learning process, just like getting used to a new phone, and will offer a more accurate, clear, and simple reading of the land.
For daily articles on farmland and agriculture, visit www.farmlandforecaast.com.


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Superheros Luke 9: 28-26
We currently meet online on Sunday mornings but hold evening services at 5pm on the 2nd, 3rd & 4th Sundays in the building. We also meet every Thursday at 10am (Communion: 1st & 3rd week, Morning Prayer: 2nd & 4th week). We are open for private prayer Wed-Sat 9.30-2.30, whilst Chimes is open.


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- Class of 2009
Michael Oesterle (Ph.D., 2009)
Oesterle recently accepted the position of Research Engineer with NAVFAC Engineering Service Center in Port Hueneme, California. Michael and wife, Nani Au, had their first child, Henry Gerhardt Au Oesterle in April, 2009. Henry weighed 10 lbs., 14 oz.
Mike Olsen (Ph.D. 2009)
Olsen was recently appointed Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Construction Engineering at Oregon State University.
Anna Pridmore (Ph.D. 2009/B.S. 2006)
Pridmore recently accepted a position in the Bridge Division of Simon Wong Engineering. Additionally, Anna was selected for the "Women in Transportation (WTS) President's Legacy Scholarships" for 2009. Dr. Pridmore continues being a Lecturer periodically for SE courses.
Griffin Brungraber (M.S., 2008)
Griffin and Chezzie Brungraber were wed on Nantucket Island, Massachusetts in September, 2008.
Janet (Crumrine) Wolfson (Ph.D., 2008)
Alex Wolfson was born to Dr. Janet Wolfson and David Wolfson on July 25, 2009. He was 7 lbs., 9 oz., 20.75 inches long. Dr. Wolfson works with the Air Force Research Lab at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida.
Marc Robinson (Ph.D., 2008)
Robinson recently accepted an offer to be Assistant Professor at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology in Rapid City. Additionally, Marc & Christy's third child, Atticus, was born on February 27, 2009, weighing 9 lbs., and measuring 21 inches in length. Atticus joins sister, Sage (5), and brother, Joseph (3).
Chung-Sheng Lee (Ph.D., 2006)
"Johnson" Lee and his family recently moved to Maryland, where Lee accepted a position at Composite Solutions International.
Tonatiuh Rodriguez-Nikl (Ph.D., 2006)
Rodriguez-Nikl is an Instructor for the Department of Civil and Construction Engineering at Oregon State University.
Matt Kyler (B.S., 2005)
Kyler has been working at PARADIGM Structural Engineers in San Francisco for over a year and really enjoys it. Kyler says, "Business is booming up here...check us out!"
Jon Haller (B.S., 1996)
Haller currently works as a program manager at Entrega Systems Group, Inc. He completed the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. Haller and his wife have two sons, Alex (3) and Zac (1).
- Class of 2008
David Klein (M.S., 2007)
Klein recently started working as a Mechanical Engineer in the Structural Design group at General Atomics. David and wife, Kate, are expecting the birth of their first child, a son, this October.
Babak Moaveni (Ph.D., 2007)
Moaveni was recently appointed Assistant Professor for the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Tufts University, in the Boston area.
Azadeh Bozorgzadeh (Ph.D., 2005)
Bozorgzadeh recently went to work for Moffatt & Nichol (maritime infrastructure) in Walnut Creek, California.
Richard (Wei-Chih) Chen (M.S., 2001/B.S., 2000)
Chen has worked as a licensed S.E. at Englekirk Partner Consulting Structural Engineers, Inc. since 2000. Interestingly, Chen is working on the design of UCSD's Structural & Material Engineering Building (EBU-4). Chen adds, "nothing can be more exciting than designing a building at the school [from which you graduated...]". Chen and wife, Felicia (1999, B.S. Biochemistry; pictured), are expecting their first child in summer, 2008.
Kent (Qi-Song) Yu (Ph.D., 1999)
Yu, Associate Principal at Degenkolb Engineers in Portland, Oregon, was selected as a winner in "40 under 40" by Building Design and Construction, January, 2008. Yu adds "I'm always proud of being a UCSD alumnus." Kent, we're proud of you!
Junling Sun (Ph.D., 1993)
Dr. Son is Chief Engineer of two of the most innovative bridges over the Yangtze River in Chongqing, China. The new Caiyuanba Bridge is the largest tied-arch span in the world that carries both highway and rail traffic.
Dave K. Adams (B.S., 1989)
Adams is a Structural Engineer with Lane Engineers, Inc. in Tulare, California. Adams' book, Structural Engineer's Professional Training Manual, was published in 2007 by McGraw-Hill.
- Class of 2007
Michele Barbato (Ph.D, 2007)
Barbato was recently appointed Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge.
Howard Matt (Ph.D., 2007)
Matt is working at ATA Engineering in San Diego.
Michael Gebman (Ph.D., 2006)
Gebman recently joined Ben C. Gerwick Consulting Engineers in San Francisco, working on New Orlean's new hurricane flood wall project, and on a team bid to upgrade the Panama Canal locks to accommodate larger vessels.
Ezequiel Montanez (B.S., 2004)
Montanez, a Junior Structural Engineer with the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, and his wife, Patricia, announce the arrival of their second child, Ezequiel Paul, 8 lbs., 3 oz., 20 inches. "Our daughter, Julia, is now enjoying her new role as the big sister."
Shawn Kiggins (B.S. 2002)
"I'm currently working as an Engineer/Architect for a small studio, building custom homes in Santa Monica, California."
Aaron Wang (B.S., 2002)
Wang last reported that he was enrolled in Stanford, working on his Ph.D. thesis in Medical Ultrasound Imaging, and will then finish up medical school.
Wei-Chih Chen, P.E. (B.S., 2001)
Chen, a Project Engineer at Engelkirk & Sabol Consulting Structural Engineers, currently manages "many different types of projects including both retail and residential. I was the project engineer for the recently completed Simi Valley Town Center Mall."
David Taquino (Ph.D., 1998)
"I started a structural design firm with a partner, and have been very busy ever since! My wife, Kristen, and I have two great boys, Ryan (4) and Colin (2). Time to take the SE [exam] next year...better start studying!"
Doug Grose (B.S., 1989)
"In 2005, I joined Blue Origin after 15 great years at Boeing, working as an aircraft Structural Engineer. My wife, Laurel, is still a homemaker, keeping things sane for me and our fine boys, Ben (16) and Sam (14). My main hobby is windsurfing at the Columbia River Gorge [Oregon] as much as possible, but never enough." Grose and family live in Algona, Washington.
Osman El Menchawi (Ph.D., 2006)
El Menchawi is a Project Engineer at Fugro in Ventura, California, working on the BART retrofit project.
Henry Huang (M.S., 2006)
Huang is a Structural Engineer at Weidlinger Associates, Inc. in Marina del Rey, California.
Alejandro Peña (B.S., 2006)
Peña started graduate school at Stanford University, pursuing a MS in Structural Engineering.
Ray Poomiwatracanont (B.S., 2006)
"Poom" is currently at Saiful Bouquet Structural Engineers in Pasadena, "heavily involved in the San Diego Tech Center project."
Frederik Roy San Diego (B.S., 2006)
San Diego is employed by the Fluor Corporation in Aliso Viejo as an Assoc. Design Engineer.
Laura Flores (B.S., 2005)
Flores is employed as a Structural Engineer at AHBL in Seattle, Washington.
Cathy Ly (B.S., 2002)
"I'm currently working for Pacific Gas & Electric Company out of San Francisco, as a civil engineer, and am pursuing a master's degree in civil engineering from Norwich University."
Mahmoud Faghihi (B.S., 2004)
Faghihi is a design engineer for the Englekirk Companies where he is working on high-rise buildings in the Los Angeles area.
Larry P. Faria (B.S., 1998)
"I was promoted to Structural Project Engineer with Ch2M Hill, and am working under their Government and Facilities Infrastructure Business Group in the Dallas, Texas office."
Newton Armstrong, P.E. (B.S., 1993)
Armstrong is a Project Engineer with Caltrans, currently "designing a replacement bridge along the Interstate 15 Managed Lane Corridor in San Diego. I'm also providing construction support to various bridge construction projects in Orange County."
Philippe Lalonde (B.S., 1993)
Lalonde recently launched Lalonde Engineering Inc. with a "virtual office approach" to running his business from Fort Worth, Texas.
Ray Poomiwatracanont (B.S., 2006)
"Poom" is currently at Saiful Bouquet Structural Engineers in Pasadena, "heavily involved in the San Diego Tech Center project."
Cailyn (Mai) Le (B.S., 2005)
"I have been working with the Office of Structure Construction in the Bridge Department at Caltrans since graduation...it is the best of both worlds: the design aspect in the office, and seeing your bridge being constructed out in the field."
Casey Weber (B.S./M.S., 2003)
Weber has been working at DMJM Harris for nearly three years and has worked on various highway bridge and marine projects. He enjoys working with fellow UCSD alumni Kosal Krishnan and Limin He. Weber also recently acquired his PE license.
Limin He (Ph.D., 1992)
Dr. He joined DMJM Harris in Orange, California, recently to work with former classmate Kosal Krishnan. He works on various highway bridge projects and enjoys playing his grandchildren (April, 4 and Aaron, 1 1/2) when he is visiting his daughter and family in San Diego.
Kosal Krishnan (Ph.D., 1992)
Dr. Krishnan is an Associate Vice President and manages the Structural Engineering group of DMJM Harris in Orange, California. He is currently managing a major wharf upgrade and backlands improvement project at the Port of Los Angeles.
- Class of 2005
Lijuan "Dawn" Cheng (Ph.D., 2005)
Cheng is currently an assistant professor in the area of structural engineering and structural mechanics in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at UC Davis ("Go Ags!").
Ezequiel Montanez (B.S., 2005)
Montanez is a Jr. Structural Engineer with the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, working with the Pipeline & Facilities group assisting with substructure reviews. He and wife, Patricia, are the proud parents of newborn son, Ezequiel Paul, and "big sister" Julia.
Luke Lee (Ph.D., 2005)
Lee is assistant professor of civil engineering at Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, Louisiana. Luke and his wife, Theresa, had a daughter, Elinor, in February, 2006.
Andrea Martinez (B.S., 2005)
Martinez is employed by DeBerry Engineering. She writes, "I have a job that I love...I work designing residential buildings."
Ryan Harrell (B.S., 2004)
Harrell is the Regional Manager for the Southern CA office of Fibrwrap Construction, a turnkey company for concrete restorations/strengthening and seismic rehabilitation. "I now oversee all projects in Southern California, Nevada, and Arizona, from the initial development, design, contracting, construction and conclusion."
Eric Kelley, P.E. (B.S./M.S., 2004)
"Since leaving UCSD, I've worked as a bridge design engineer in California, Oregon and Washington. Currently, our team is beginning the design of a new bascule [moveable] bridge, in the Seattle/Tacoma area." Kelley is employed at Parsons Brinckerhoff, Inc.
Christopher Stearns, P.E. (M.S., 2003)
Stearns designs high-rise buildings for MKA of Seattle, Washington, and continues to make frequent visits to San Diego.
Joshua T. Hewes, P.E. (B.S./MS., Ph.D., 2002)
"I worked as a bridge engineer in California for David Evans and Associates for a few years before coming to Northern Arizona University [in August, 2005]. I'm an assistant professor in the Civil & Environmental Engineering Department, and teach the Structures courses."
Cole C. McDaniel (B.S./MS., Ph.D., 2002)
McDaniel recently became an Assistant Professor in the Architectural Engineering Department at CalPoly San Luis Obispo, after spending three years as an Assistant Professor at Washington State University.
María D. Martinez-Rodrigo (M.S., 2001)
Martinez-Rodrigo is back in Spain, where she serves as an associate professor in the Mechanical Engineering and Construction Department of Universitat Jaume I. She is finishing her Ph.D. thesis which deals with the reduction of resonant vibrations in high speed railway bridges by means of passive energy dissipation devices.
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In 1982, photographer Donna Ferrato was commissioned by Playboy Japan to document the lives of a polyamorous couple in New Jersey. Though they appeared to have successfully balanced raising a family and owning a home with their open marriage, Ferrato soon discovered—and photographed—a physically abusive husband who routinely beat his wife. The horrific events inspired her to begin documenting domestic violence across the country, and over the last 30 years, Ferrato has visited countless shelters, police stations and hospitals in her search for stories; her seminal book on the topic, Living With the Enemy, was published in 1991.
Over the past five years, though, Ferrato has refined her topic matter, focusing specifically on those women who have left their abusers in a series called I Am Unbeatable. "I was so upset that many young women were putting up with abuse and romanticizing it," she says. "I wanted to show how much better life became when the woman left the abuser." The photographer became especially passionate about highlighting this angle when she saw that singer Rihanna had gotten back together with Chris Brown, an ex-boyfriend who brutally beat her the day before she was scheduled to attend the 2009 Grammy Awards. "It shows the confusion among young women in deciding to leave their abuser," she says. "It was especially upsetting given how many young fans follow Rihanna's every move."
There are plenty of young people in Ferrato's pictures as well; she realized that speaking to children of victims and incorporating their feelings into the series was just as important as showcasing the victims themselves. Ferrato is currently trying to raise money to turn her series in a book and film, with the hopes of inspiring women to leave their abusive partners. "People need to see a different picture—a picture of how much better these women's lives are when they aren't broken down by abuse," Ferrato says. "And, at the same time, I want to recognize the bravery it takes for women to get away from abusers."
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Cultural heritage update for Egypt
UNESCO's Director-General Irina Bokova today received assurances from Egypt's new minister for antiquities Zahi Hawass that every possible measure was being taken to protect Egyptian cultural heritage.
In a telephone conversation, the minister informed Irina Bokova that the Egyptian Museum in Cairo is safe and that the army and firefighters have established a cordon around the building.
The minister also informed the Director-General of two incidents: a break-in at the Egyptian Museum, Cairo, resulting in 70 broken objects, all of which can be restored; and a break-in at the storage magazine at Qantara, in the Sinai. So far, 288 objects stolen from this site have been returned, he said.
Mr. Hawass and the Director-General agreed to stay closely in touch as the situation continues to unfold.
UNESCO is also receiving regular updates on events via its office in Cairo, whose staff reported to Headquarters today via videoconference.
UNESCO has also received confirmation that the Alexandria Library is also safe. The Organization has been closely involved with the library since its inception. Director Ismail Serageldin reports that this important site is secure, and is being protected by Egyptian citizens who have formed a human chain around the complex to fend off any threat of damage or looting.
Earlier this week, Irina Bokova called on all parties in Egypt to protect their "inestimable" cultural heritage, symbol of the country's identity, and a "part of the ancestral heritage of humanity, handed down to us through the ages."
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GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) Travis McKie scored 19 points and Wake Forest overcame a slow start to beat UNC Greensboro 84-70 Saturday.
Chase Fischer had 13 points, Devin Thomas 12 and C.J. Harris 11 for the Demon Deacons (6-5), who shot 52.9 percent (27 of 51) from the field in winning their second straight game by double figures.
Trevis Simson scored 25 points for the Spartans (2-8), who are now 0-7 against Wake Forest and 1-47 against Atlantic Coast Conference teams.
Derrell Armstrong had 16 points and Kayel Locke 10 for UNC Greensboro, which led five times in the first half before the Demon Deacons took control in the final minutes to lead 38-29 at the break.
Wake Forest, which also held a 33-30 rebounding advantage against the Spartans, extended its lead into double digits in the opening minutes of the second half, going up 40-29 on Thomas' layup with 18:52 left.
The Demon Deacons went on to lead by as many as 15 points three times in the half, the last at 70-55 on a McKie dunk with 7:45 remaining. UNC Greensboro, which shot 42.4 percent (25 of 59), could get no closer than 11 the rest of the way.
That was a turnaround from the first half, with Wake Forest having a tougher time than it did four days earlier against another Southern Conference team in a 79-55 victory over Furman.
The teams swapped the lead 10 times and tied things twice before the Demon Deacons finally asserted themselves in the final two minutes to take a nine-point lead at the half.
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Sperger, Johann Matthias: Duett Nr. 1 D-Dur für Viola und Kontrabass
Price:18.00 €The Sonata in D per il Contra Basso e Viola oblige was probably composed between 1777 and 1783. The double bass has an entirely soloist line in this three-part work, with the viola merely taking on an accompanying role. Curiously, this changes suddenly for the viola player at the end of the rondo, where he should play a solo part and then some challenging arpeggios. Perhaps this was a practical joke of Sperger's on his viola-playing colleague who were sight-reading the part? (The viola solo begins directly after the last page of the original viola part is turned.) To keep all the notes Sperger wrote into the score and in order to avoid sacrificing the double-stops he often demanded in the face of modern four-string tuning, I have exchanged the voices of both instruments at many points throughout the musical dialogue. This enhances the viola part, since it is no longer playing a purely accompanying role. For this reason, I call my adaptation of what seems to be the first of four pieces Duett Nr. 1 D-Dur für Viola und Kontrabass. The double bass must be tuned to solo tuning F#-B-E-A, which at least has the often used A string in common with Sperger's tuning.
Sperger, Johann Matthias: Adagio für Solo-Viola und Streicher
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As with most of the Historical Collection databases, a transcription (below) is also available, which gives the basic information from the certificate. In this case we find that the information came from FHL film #1938559.
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DOVER, Del. – Jamar Baynard rushed for a career-high 123 yards and a touchdown on just 13 carries as the No. 15 Wesley College football team ran past Alfred State, 47-0, on Saturday afternoon at Scott D. Miller Stadium. The Wolverines, who accumulated a season-high 324 yards on the ground in their regular season finale, improve to 8-2 overall while the Pioneers fall to 4-6.
Wesley ran the ball 49 times on the day with four of its six touchdowns coming on the ground by four different ball carriers. Rick Jackson scampered for 55 yards on just four carries to finish second on the team. Seniors Jeremiah Howe and Eugene Byrd, as well as sophomore Kenneth Virden also found the endzone via the handoff.
With so much offensive success in the run game, the Wolverines threw the ball just 17 times with Joe Callahan completing 8-of-16 for 160 yards and two touchdowns to freshman Bryce Shade and sophomore Kyle George. Steve Koudossou had a team-high 50 receiving yards, becoming just the eighth Wesley player to go over 2,000 career receiving yards (2,047).
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Baynard, Byrd and Virden all ran for scores in the second half which also included a 26-yard field goal by freshman Adam Szczerba.
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Each year, the Golden Mousetrap Awards offer the Design News editorial staff a chance to review the most innovative products of the previous year. In the automation and control area, the process also normally reveals some of the major trends in products and technologies that are making the biggest impacts in manufacturing, since the Golden Mousetrap is all about innovation and forwarding looking designs.
This year's finalists in one specific category, industrial network technologies, definitely provide insight into one of the hottest product areas and technology focus in industrial control. I think that over the next 10 years, we'll all be amazed by the steps that industrial networking takes, especially given the resources being plowed in Internet of Things (IoT) and energy usage optimization.
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Ethernet, wireless, cellular, and M2M are all vitally important technologies moving forward, so it's not surprising that our three finalists provide solutions in this area. And I think we can all agree that innovations in this area are precursors to a sea change in the way that factories will be connected in the (near) future.
The SPECTRE3G-W wireless cellular router with WiFi from B&B Electronics is a plug-and-play, single box solution that provides local machine-to-machine (M2M) network connectivity via built-in WiFi and its Ethernet 10/100 and I/O ports. Plus it provides Internet connectivity via the CDMA and HSPA+ cellular telephone networks, and is certified by AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, and Sprint, as well as by Rogers, the largest cellular network in Canada.
Red Lion's N-Tron NT24k managed Gigabit Ethernet switch series features a flexible modular format for different configuration options. The NT24k series enables customers to select the media type, form factor and module combinations that best meet current network requirements across industries such as factory automation, utilities, video surveillance, security, transportation, and alternative energy.
From Renesas Electronics , the R-IN32M3 industrial networking communication application-specific standard product (ASSP) features an integrated RTOS offload engine, an Ethernet accelerator, and on-chip communication controllers that enable support of the latest Industrial Ethernet protocols from a single device. This new device addresses demands for high-speed real-time response and high-precision control for automation devices including programmable logic controllers (PLC), I/O modules, servo motor drives and equipment that need Industrial Ethernet protocol-specific connectivity.
Which of these products do you think has a chance to win? I would like to say that I have the envelope and can tell you. But the plan is to announce the winners at a live awards ceremony Anaheim, Calif. on February 11, in conjunction with the Pacific Design and Manufacturing show. If that is a show you are planning to attend, don't miss out on this industry event.
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In 1973, the rock band The Who were opening their US tour for Quadrophenia with a sold-out concert at the Cow Palace outside of San Francisco.
Halfway through their set, drummer Keith Moon passed out on his drums, allegedly due to a mixture of animal tranquilizers and brandy. After unsuccessfully trying to revive him, the band soldiered on drumless for a few songs. Eventually, Pete Townshend, The Who's guitar player and main songwriter, asked the crowd if anyone could play the drums.


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SACRAMENTO — An email from a federal agency cybersecurity official says California's online health insurance marketplace had a lingering security concern in its computer system more than three months after it opened.
The security flaw was noted in a Jan. 10 email between officials with the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The agency references a "vulnerability" on the California exchange that had not been fixed.
It also said a reference to the flaw had been posted publicly.
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Welcome to the Scherman-Hoffman Preserve! Owned and maintained by the NJ Audubon Society, the preserve features a nature center, hiking trails and a multitude of opportunities to view wildlife.
The history of the Scherman-Hoffman Sanctuary began in 1965 when the New Jersey Audubon Society (NJAS) received a land donation of 125 acres from a Mr. & Mrs. Harry Scherman. 10 years later Frederick Hoffman of Hoffman Beverage Company donated adjacent acres of land. Upon his death in 1981, the final parcels of the preserve were bequeathed from Mr.Hoffman's estate.
Today, the Scherman-Hoffman Preserve comprises 276 beautiful acres of meadows, floodplain forest and uplands.
Located in the southeastern corner of the NJ Highlands, the Scherman-Hoffman wildlife sanctuary is south of the terminal moraine of the last glacier (Wisconsin Glacier) which stopped just north of here around 10,000 years ago. As a result, soil was not scraped away by melting ice and is deeper than the soil found further north in the NJ Highlands. Rocks found here are deemed to have originated in precambrian times.
Virtual Tour
Our virtual hike will take place in early fall when all is still green. Sound good? Let's go! After parking, let's head inside the NJ Audubon Center and pick up a trail map.
Before we begin our hike, let's head upstairs to the Hawk observation deck to take in the views.
Leaving the nature center we find ourselves heading south towards Hardscrabble Road. Turning west, we have reached the Habitat Health Interpretive Trail. While the Habitat Health Interpretive Trail does not have any blazes, the trail is only an estimated 0.3 miles. We won't need to worry about getting lost!
Heading north on the Habitat Health Interpretive Trail a deer proof fence appears in front of us. The deer fence was first constructed in 1999 on one acre and a half to help promote forest health. In 2005, the deer fence was expanded to 15 acres and native plants were planted throughout the enclosure. The deer fence was constructed due to the presence of an over population of White-Tail Deer. White-Tailed Deer have decimated the forest to such an extent that the forest is no longer self-sustaining.
Outside the deer fence, invasive plants like Japanese Barberry (which deer do not eat) have formed monocultures preventing native plants from becoming established. The Deer Fence helps promote a healthy forest comprising of native plants which helps create a full understory. But most importantly, the deer fence enables the forest to regenerate successfully.
As we walk on the Habitat Health Interpretive Trail, let's keep our eyes peeled to the ground for interpretive signage. All interpretive signs are placed near the plants they represent such as we see here with Whitegrass which is found in shady mesic (moist) forest communities.
Here we see True Solomon's Seal. The name Solomon's Seal is said to be derived from scars on the leaf stalk which resemble the ancient Hebrew seal of King Solomon.
Other native plants present on the Habitat Health Interpretive Trail as we walk north include:
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- American Hornbeam
- Lowbush Blueberry
- Maidenhair Fern
- New Jersey Tea
- Poison Ivy
- Sassafras
- False Solomon's Seal
- Arrowwood Viburnum
- Spicebush
- Sweet Pepperbush
- Tulip Tree
- Witch Hazel
As we walk in a northeast direction we cross through the Red Blazed Dogwood Trail spur which leads south back to the Hoffman nature center we were in earlier.
Turning south we've come to the end of the Habitat Health Interpretive Trail and the beginning of the Green Blazed Field Loop Trail. We've also just left the forest and entered a field. Heading east on the Field Loop Trail, we see a sign advertising a vernal pond heading south. Let's check it out!
Vernal ponds are generally small, fishless water bodies that form in early spring usually from melting snow and are gone by summer. Woodland amphibians such as Wood Frogs and Mole Salamanders depend on vernal pools for breeding purposes. For more information on Vernal Pools check out the excellent book Vernal Pools: Natural History and Conservation.
Turning back to the Field Loop Trail, our feet are thanking us as we walk on a mowed path through a meadow of Goldenrod and native grasses.
Arriving at the eastern exit of the deer fence enclosure, we find ourselves back at an intersection with the red blazed 1.3 mile dogwood trail.
Heading south on the Field Loop Trail we find we are not alone as the meadow is alive with grasshoppers and butterflies among others.
Continuing south on the Field Loop Trail, we leave the meadow and enter a young forest where a sign appears for the yellow blazed 0.3 mile River Trail heading to our left. Let's take it!
The River Trail takes us near the Passaic River, the second longest river in New Jersey. This section of the Passaic River, near its headwaters, is clean and cool enough to support trout. Wood Turtles, a threatened species in New Jersey, can also be found in this section of the river. Threatened species are vulnerable because of factors such as small population size and loss of habitat.
As we head north on the yellow blazed River trail we see a massive Tulip Poplar to our left.
Turning west and away from the Passaic River, the River Trail ends at the red blazed Dogwood Trail.
Heading west on the Red Blazed Trail we pass a spur of the Dogwood Trail which heads back to the Hoffman center.
Our trail is taking us into typical NJ Highlands habitat, marked by climbs, precambrian rocks and upland oak-hickory forest.
As we walk south, we see trees here and there with big gaping holes.
These holes were created by a Pileated Woodpecker looking for its favorite food: Carpenter Ants. Pileated Woodpeckers are eastern North America's largest Woodpecker.
As we walk, the Dogwood Trail is blazed by both Red Blazes and the NJ Audubon logo. Wait! What's that sound?
Whew! It's just an Eastern Chipmunk looking for food.
As the Dogwood trail heads southeast and then northeast we catch glimpses of Hardscrabble Road through the trees.
We've now arrived at the lower parking lot of the Scherman-Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary.
Leaving the Dogwood Trail and heading up the main road we find ourselves back at the Hoffman Center. I hope you enjoyed this virtual hike and that it inspires you to check out the Scherman-Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary for yourself! Thank you for tagging along!
Scherman-Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary is located at:
11 Hardscrabble Road Bernardsville, NJ 07924.
Feel free to Comment with Questions, Memories or Suggestions! Thank you and have fun exploring!
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2. Don't miss The Highlands: Critical Resources, Treasured Landscapes! The Highlands exemplifies why protection of New Jersey's Highlands is so important for the future of the state. It is an essential read on the multiple resources of the region.
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3.60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: New York City: Including northern New Jersey, southwestern Connecticut, and western Long Island – Packed with valuable tips and humorous observations, the guide prepares both novices and veterans for the outdoors. From secluded woods and sun-struck seashores, to lowland swamps and rock-strewn mountain tops, this practical guidebook contains all the information needed to have many great hikes in and around New York City.
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In this biography, the acclaimed author of Sons of Providence, winner of the 2007 George Wash- ington Book Prize, recovers an immensely important part of the founding drama of the country in the story of Robert Morris, the man who financed Washington's armies and the American Revolution.
Morris started life in the colonies as an apprentice in a counting house. By the time of the Revolution he was a rich man, a commercial and social leader in Philadelphia. He organized a clandestine trading network to arm the American rebels, joined the Second Continental Congress, and financed George Washington's two crucial victories—Valley Forge and the culminating battle at Yorktown that defeated Cornwallis and ended the war.
The leader of a faction that included Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and Washington, Morris ran the executive branches of the revolutionary government for years. He was a man of prodigious energy and adroit management skills and was the most successful businessman on the continent. He laid the foundation for public credit and free capital markets that helped make America a global economic leader. But he incurred powerful enemies who considered his wealth and influence a danger to public "virtue" in a democratic society.
After public service, he gambled on land speculations that went bad, and landed in debtors prison, where George Washington, his loyal friend, visited him.
This once wealthy and powerful man ended his life in modest circumstances, but Rappleye restores his place as a patriot and an immensely important founding father.


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We used to call them zebras, because they used to wear shirts with bold black stripes.
Now however it seems there is an explosion of colors in referee fashion. In some games they wear a bright yellow, reminiscent of emergency signals.
In some tournaments they wear orange, like life savers and lifeguards sometime do.
For the most part however, the modern basketball referee wears grey. Even in the ongoing UAAP Season 80 basketball tournament, it has been their uniform color of choice.
For those of you who've watched the post-season of Season 80 you already know where this is going.
It all began with the Final 4 match between reigning champion De La Salle and Adamson. That was a game won handily by the Green Archers 82-75, coming back from as many as 15 points.
And that is where things start to get interesting.
Franz Pumaren, head coach of the Soaring Falcons and a UAAP veteran, called it "the worst officiating" he had ever experienced in a few interviews after that game.
Considering there was a free throw disparity of 39-5 in favor of La Salle, it seems Pumaren wasn't merely going all sour grapes or whining. Let me repeat that: 39-5.
Now La Salle is a strong team, the reigning champion, and the consensus Number 1 seed going into this year's tournament. Surely they - of all teams - wouldn't need any help from the referees just to win a game. Right?
That sort of misses the point. The actual point is that glaring disparity in free throws. It was so glaring that even people who had nothing to do with either side took notice and had opinions about it.
"For the first time in three years, it was a first that aside from the losing team which you expect the complaint from, there are some sectors who checked what happened. So of course, I cannot be insensitive to the public cause at the end of the day, they are the audience. We have to address the outcry," said Commissioner and Executive Director Rebo Saguisag.
Saguisag, a lawyer, and son of former Senator Rene Saguisag, also suspended all three referees who worked this game. At least two of these referees were already singled out in previous controversies. That they were even calling a critical playoff game is beyond me.
Hardly had the sound and fury of this game died down when suddenly Game 1 of the Finals rolled around, and was done.
Both the league and ABS CBN had its dream match, with the Ateneo De Manila disposing of Far Eastern in their knockout Final 4 game in overtime to set up the title series with La Salle.
Leaning on the clutch baskets of center George Go in the last few seconds, the Blue Eagles went on to take Game 1 76-70.
Once again however, the referees were in the thick of the conversation.
Videos circulating all over the Internet, especially social media, showed at least four specific instances when La Salle players had committed clear violations while the referees inexplicably did not blow their whistles.
1. Ricci Rivero low-blowed Vince Tolentino after Tolentino had taken a free throw, with a closed fist.
2. Benoit Mbala hit a driving Thirdy Ravena in the face, with a closed fist. This time with Referee Number 59 right there at the baseline with a clear view of this bit of action.
3. Abu Tratter punched Raffy Verano in the side as Verano hit the deck to try and go after a loose ball.
4. Benoit Mbala, on a cut, snapped an elbow into Tolentino's chin as the latter went to cover the former.
5. Prince Rivero also had a closed fist throughout his attempts to get rebounds and box out.
It is one thing to try to get an advantage through tough / clever play, "kung ayaw mo masaktan, mag-chess ka na lang," as my good friend Wang-bu always says.
It is however quite another thing for an entire team to make it part and parcel of strategy and tactics to go out and deliberately hurt the opponents.
This might be an opportune time to remind the league that closed fists are such a huge no-no in this game that just brandishing them (such in a "fighting stance" as the FIBA rules say) could get a guy tossed from a game and even suspended.
"I'll do whatever it takes to win. But I won't go out there and deliberately injure a fellow player," explained former UP star Jett Manuel in one interview.
You'd think after the Ateneo had been given 29 free throws in the first half of this game that La Salle would tone it down, but no, the Green Archers just kept going.
"I've never in 35 years had a consultation with a referee at halftime. I thought it was reduntant. They were just saying what is obviously happening and what will obviously continue to happen," said Tab Baldwin,


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One of the most gifted classical composers whoc died tragically young. Mozart was very much influenced by the Enlightenment and was active in Freemason circles in Vienna where enlightened ideas were discussed. A number of his operas dealt with controversial subjects, such as class in the Marriage of Figaro, and toleration in the Magic Flute.


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Last week, ABC announced that it was canceling long-running daytime soap operas "All My Children" and "One Life to Live," shows that always, somehow seemed impervious to the ratings game.
The decision was met with a great deal of criticism and sadness ("Live With Regis and Kelly" host Kelly Ripa publicly mourned the show which gave her a career jumpstart and her husband), but now there is a call to action.
No, not from Susan Lucci. From Hoover, the famous vacuum manufacturer.
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In response to ABC's cancellation, Hoover announced it is pulling all of its advertising from the network. But that's not all - they are also spearheading a fan campaign to get the shows back on the air.
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How you can fight software patents today
The newly launched swpat.org wiki is an effort to build the case against software patents and to make the work of previous and existing campaigns understandable and reusable to outsiders and newcomers. By using a public wiki, swpat.org also provides an answer to the always-difficult question: "What can I do right now to fight software patents?"
The wiki approach was chosen because in a field this vast, no one knows everything but everyone knows something. There are two types of information to gather. First is the press articles, studies, statements from experts, and statements from interest groups. These are too numerous for anyone to have a global overview of, and the importance of each depends and the politics, economy, and culture of each region.
The second type of information is the high-quality output of previous anti-swpat campaigns. Previous campaigns have done great work on making the case against software patents to judges, patent offices, and politicians. Interacting with these institutions requires using specific jargon, so these documents are written to be understandable by an expert in a specific institution in a specific country or region.
There's a new debate about patent legislation in New Zealand. How much effort would it take for someone in New Zealand to find the documents produced by the campaigns in the European Union and the USA and distinguish the important or reusable points? Hopefully the swpat.org documentation will make that easier, and the coming debate in New Zealand will surely generate more information which swpat.org will in turn try to help make accessible to the rest of the world.
The target audience of swpat.org is thus people who want to start or participate in campaigns against software patents. swpat.org won't tell people which are the best arguments. Instead, swpat.org will document the whole range of arguments, and will attach all the evidence we can find from studies, statements, and press articles. The decision of which arguments are best is a decision to be taken locally by each specific campaign.
Another motivation behind this project is to increase the continuity and coordination among anti-swpat campaigns in general. Existing anti-swpat campaigns focus on particular regions. It would be useful to coordinate at the global level -- you can bet the big patent owners have been doing so for a long time. When some people think of coordination, they think of a coordinator, but that's not swpat.org's approach. Instead, coordination will be helped by making the work of each campaign more transparent and clear. Then each campaign can follow or ignore the work of each other campaign.
Continuity will be increased because as campaigns start and stop, and individuals come and go, the information on swpat.org will always increase. This is particularly necessary in political campaigns because working within the rigid procedures of government institutions leads to bursts of work followed by quiet periods.
During the quiet periods, the gathered information gathers dust, some websites disappear, and motivated people don't find any active campaigns they can put their energy into. By adding an ongoing documentation project, we can reduce the amount of knowledge lost.
So, what can you do right now to help fight software patents? Take a look at swpat.org and add your favorite argument, add a link to that interesting article you remember seeing last year, send a link to a local software group and ask them if they can add information about legislation or court cases in your country or region. Writing articles isn't necessary. A good wiki is built sentence by sentence, link by link.
The Bilski court case and the recent consultation by the European Patent Office are two good examples of sources of information to be mined. Dozens of organizations submitted amicus briefs summarizing their best arguments and legal justifications for their pro- or anti-swpat positions. Unlike press statements where companies try to be vague and offend no one, in these briefs everyone lays their cards on the table and states their position. So these briefs contain all the details, if someone would just read them and make notes.
There's also awareness work and pressure campaigns which are useful regardless of whether the procedures are accepting input, but this work too needs preparation and coordination to be effective. World Day Against Software Patents, September 24th, is one such good initiative.
SMEs and consumer organizations should be helping. If they're not helping in your area, then hopefully by documenting why they're helping in other areas, we'll help people convince them to become active in their area.
Well, there you go. I hope I've shown why this is a worthwhile, sensible project, and I hope you've got ideas for things to add. Don't worry about finding the right place to add your contribution. The important thing is to add to the info. As things grow, I'll review the pages regularly to keep things organized or adapt the structure. So, if you could either take a look now to add your soapbox topic, or pick up the habit of adding links to swpat.org whenever you see an interesting article or website, that would be a great help.


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Subject Content-efficacy and Skills Proficiency of Trainee Agriculture Teachers Holding National Certificate in Agriculture, Zimbabwe
The purpose of the study was to determine the extent to which trainee agriculture teachers,with a National Certificate in Agriculture qualification, were confident in their ability to teachwith respect to subject content and practical skills. This was achieved by examining howthese trainee teachers perceived their subject content-efficacy and practical skills proficiencyrelated to the Zimbabwe 'O'-Level Agriculture Syllabus 5034. Forty-six trainee agricultureteachers from a technical teachers' college participated in the study. Data was collected usinga questionnaire with items weighted on a 5-point Likert scale. Data analysis was done usingSPSS Statistics 17.0. The trainee teachers were least efficacious in the laying out ofexperiments and Agricultural Economics but were rather efficacious in crop science andproduction. In practicals, trainee teachers were least efficacious in laying out experimentalsites and farm machinery but rather efficacious in animal science and crop production.
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Driving Declines in US Urban Areas, Public Transit and Biking on the Rise
A new report by the U.S.PIRG Education Fund details reduced driving miles and rates of car commuting in America's most populous urbanized areas. The study also finds a greater use of public transit and biking in most cities.
The report, "Transportation in Transition: A Look at Changing Travel Patterns in America's Biggest Cities," is the first ever national study to compare transportation trends for America's largest cities and lists results for each. Among its national findings:
- The proportion of workers commuting by private vehicle—either alone or in a carpool—declined in 99 out of 100 of America's most populous urbanized areas between 2000 and the 2007-2011 period averaged in U.S. Census data.
- From 2006 to 2011, the average number of miles driven per resident fell in almost three-quarters of America's largest urbanized areas for which up-to-date and accurate Federal Highway Administration data are available (54 out of 74 urban areas).
- The proportion of households without cars increased in 84 out of the 100 largest urbanized areas from 2006 to 2011. The proportion of households with two cars or more cars decreased in 86 out of the 100 of these areas during that period.
- The proportion of residents bicycling to work increased in 85 out of 100 of America's largest urbanized areas between 2000 and 2007-2011.
- The number of passenger-miles traveled per capita on transit increased in 60 out of 98 of America's large urbanized areas whose trends could be analyzed between 2005 and 2010.
Despite the recent recession that may have impacted jobs and driving use, the study found that these declines in driving appear to have been less affected by the economy according to unemployment, income, and poverty indicators.
"There is a shift away from driving," said Phineas Baxandall, Senior Analyst for the U.S. PIRG Education Fund. "The cities in this report are home to most of America's population and are engines of the economy."
"Government should support transportation initiatives that reflect these travel trends," Baxandall continues. "Instead of wasting taxpayer dollars continuing to enlarge our grandfather's Interstate Highway System, we should invest in the kinds of transportation options that the public increasingly favors." These could include focusing on expanding public transit and bike lanes.
Read more at the US PIRG.
Fonte: ENN - Environmental News Network